Empower em40 Weight Bench

by Empower

Product Features

• Includes four positions and adjustable contoured backrest cushion
• Built-in dumbbell rack (dumbbells not included)
• Rack and cable system and weight cradle to adjust resistance
• Folds and locks for safe, easy storage
• Measures 55 inches long by 24 inches wide by 18 inches tall; weight capacity: 250 pounds

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Designed especially for women, this weight bench by Empower is easy to use and has everything you need to create the perfect total body workout. The em40 bench features four bench positions (decline, flat, incline and upright) to target muscles from multiple angles. An adjustable contoured backrest provides comfortable cushioning and allows you to increase the effectiveness

The em40 conveniently folds and locks in places for safe, easy storage.

of your bench exercise workouts while a built-in dumbbell organizer (dumbbells not included) keeps your weights close by. The bench also includes a rack and cable system to allow for more flexibility and versatility in your exercises. A weight cradle provides a simple way to increase or decrease the resistance. The em40 includes a follow-along workout DVD to keep you motivated while exercising. A nice alternative to the typical bulky bench, this weight bench is designed to conveniently fold and lock for safe, easy storage.

Specifications:

• Unfolded dimensions: 69 inches long by 23 inches wide by 18 inches tall
• Folded dimensions: 26 inches long by 23 inches wide by 45 inches tall
• Weight capacity: 250 pounds

What's in the Box?
Empower weight bench unit, workout DVD

Manufacturer's Warranty
Frame and welds - 10 years; pulley and parts - 3 years; upholstered parts - 1 year

Product Description

Your EMpower em40 is not only a piece of fitness equipment; it is a complete fitness experience. With women's fitness goals in mind, your empower em40 includes a cable system for lower body exercises, a patented weight cradle for quick and simple resistance changes, a multi-position, easy adjust backrest cushion to vary your routine, just add dumbbells to make your workout more enjoyable, an illustrated workout poster demonstrating many exercises and, to complete your fitness experience, a follow-along workout DVD with a Certified Personal Trainer. And, when you're not working out, the EMpower em40 folds-up and locks for safe, easy storage!

Product Details

• Item Weight: 70 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 70.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000F7L29Q
• Item model number: MP-2616N
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #86,371 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #87 in Sports & Outdoors > Exercise & Fitness > Strength Training Equipment > Benches

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally, a bench designed with a woman in mind., March 18, 2009

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Perrrty lil Princess "perrrtylilprincess" (Tempe, AZ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Empower em40 Weight Bench (Sports)

I technically bought the other EM-40, the package that came with a complete weight set. This is the same bench, just without all the other bells and whistles. Still being frustrated, I decided to post my review here as well.

**** I purchased this bench and am super happy with it. I decided to write my own review after being frustrated with all the negative reviews this bench has gotten.

I challenge you to find another bench.. that has 4 different positions, is designed with a WOMAN in mind ( color, style, shape, size ) has weights, resistance, and a work out DVD.

Betcha' you wont find one.

My bench also did not come with a workout DVD or assembly instructions.. but all it takes is a 2 minute phone call with a friendly customer service person ( who mind you is aware of the missing pieces ) and I was good to go. She was even able to send me the assembly instructions through email so I could have them right away.

Yes.. its frustrating not having everything RIGHT NOW.. but things happen and factories make mistakes. I would not rate this bench anything below a 5 because of assembly instructions that were missing, especially since I got them right away and they came with a sincere apology. For all of you that complain.. you'll be the ones who end up using this bench as a clothes hanger!!! ****

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Bench, Outstanding Price, August 12, 2011

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kanellas (Arizona) - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Empower em40 Weight Bench (Sports)

Some reviewers didn't receive instructions but my bench was shipped by Amazon with the CD and instructions in a plastic bag attached to the outside of the box. There was also a CD in the box, so I received two. If you buy from another seller you may or may not get the instructions and CD.

There were two minor assembly problems and aside from those the instructions were very clear and easy to follow.

1-The labels for the bolts and washers in the hardware kit did not match the labels in the instructions. I just crossed out the labels in the instructions and relabeled them according to what was printed on the cardboard hardware kit. It's easy to do since they print pictures of the bolts and washers in actual size in the instructions and clearly label them (with the wrong letters!).

2-Part of the bench was pre-assembled and I didn't realize it so I thought I was missing hardware, especially since everything was mislabeled.

This bench is sturdy and looks great; nice color. It even has wheels on the back floor assembly so when it's folded up, you can tip it back and roll it wherever you want it. What a bonus for me!

The cable assembly is very smooth and works very well. I suspect the person with the jerky cable didn't align the bars correctly and didn't lubricate the assembly with the provided oil.

At $80- it's a steal. Much better quality than a Reebok bench I had to return that cost the same but looked like crap and was welded together incorrectly. I wouldn't waste money on the model with the weights since you can buy a set of dumbbells anywhere.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great product and great price!, January 24, 2009

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3 Kids and a Pug (Maryland) - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Empower em40 Weight Bench (Sports)

I ordered this em40 weight bench instead of the em40 bench package as I already had my own set of dumbbells. I couldn't justify spending another $50 or more for another set of dumbbells and a wall poster.

A fantastic price and FREE SHIPPING! If I had ordered this from any other website, shipping would have been $45, and if bought at a store, I'd have to lug the big 75 lb box!! I just opened my front door and it was there. :)

As for the product itself -- everything was complete. Assembly took me about an hour and the assembly manual was very clear. My dumbbell set fit into the bench perfectly. The ankle cuff and curl strap assembly were included, as well as the DVD which included the 20-minute workout and bonus abs and yoga workouts.

This bench is very versatile with multiple positions for a variety of dumbbell exercises. The cable is an added bonus, allowing you to do gym machine-type exercises for upper and lower body. The fold-up capability is good if you have only a little space.

All in all, I am very pleased with my purchase. I plan to use this often, but if it should become a "coat hanger" like some other fitness equipment becomes, at least I didn't waste a HUGE amount of money. I highly recommend it!